School of Recreation Studies and Exercise Science

Athletic Training—Exercise Science—Parks and Recreation—Sport and Recreation Management
School of Recreation Studies and Exercise Science
Lake Superior State University
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RSES Spring 2013 Highlights
The School of Recreation Studies and Exercise Science congratulates our 26 graduates for 2013. Graduates
and special award winners were honored and recognized at the Annual Graduate Luncheon on Friday, April
12th at the Walker Cisler Center. Graduates include: Athletic Training: Brianna Bowker, Kathryn Gingras,
Katia Locke, Michael McPherson, James Niemi, Amy Olar, Ryan Peroceschi. Exercise Science: Maria
Blazejewski, Brian Cooper, Rachelle Donakowski, Aaron Eastham, Michael Goetz, Charity Henson, Nicholas
Jobe, Angela Komar, Tina Robinson, Sarah Schulz. Parks and Recreation: Jordyn Dracht, Cassandra Fabbri,
Alec Kaeding, Nickolas Kosin, Nicholas Sawinski. Sport and Recreation Management: Donnie Bruni, Alexander Feravich, Lisa Ritchie, Brett Wall
Exercise Science major, Megan Sundstrom is
presented the 2013-14 Russell Bruce Scholarship by SRM major, Alex Feravich, the 2012-13
scholarship recipient
Sarah Schulz, Outstanding Exercise Science
graduate recipient and advisor, Jody Susi
Outstanding Athletic Training graduate, Michael
McPherson receives the award from advisors,
Sarah Ouimette and Dr. Joseph Susi, II
Deb McPherson presents Alexander Feravich with
the Outstanding Sport and Recreation Management
graduate award.
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Athletic Training
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Closing out Athletic Training Month,
Sault Ste. Marie Mayor, the Honorable
Tony Bosbous declared March as Athletic
Training Month and March 18th as Athletic Training Day in Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan. This was done by reading a
proclamation to the members of the City
Commission during a scheduled meeting.
The ATEP was presented with a framed
copy of the proclamation. LSSU ATEP
Faculty, Joe Susi and Sarah Ouimette and
current athletic training students were
present for the proclamation as well as
athletic trainers representing the War Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Department, Steven LaPlaunt (2009), Matt
Mcleod (2009), Nikki Brown (2004) and
Courtney Hill
March was a very busy month as the SATA and the ATEP promoted National Athletic Training Month. This year’s slogan was, “Every Body
Needs an Athletic Trainer.” Promotion of Athletic Training Month was
placed on the university marquee. Sarah Ouimette and Joe Susi attended
the GLATA meeting March 12-16 in Wheeling, Illinois. Athletic training
students Glenn Watchorn, Rachel Morairty, Shelby Harvey, Paige Withorn,
and Megan Schatzley also attended. One major reason to attend this meeting was to show support for seniors Amy Olar, Michael McPherson and
Ryan Peroceschi as they represented Michigan in the District Quiz Bowl.
Six states comprise District 4 (which is the district that Michigan is in) consisting of 81 CAATE Accredited Programs. The LSSU seniors placed second out of 6 teams at the GLATA Quiz Bowl. Congratulations to them.
The SATA sponsored Christmas presents for two
local children with the donation of a Headanz
Game, Trouble, Toy Helicopter, Matchbox Cars
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The LSSU ATEP sponsored its Laff-O-Limpics competition
The LSSU ATEP applied for the 6th Annual
Bill Cramer Professional Development Award.
For the past 6 years Cramer Products has been
sponsoring a $2000 award in memory of Bill
Cramer to a CAATE Accredited ATEP. This is
the 6th year that the LSSU ATEP has applied
for this award.
Eight students have applied for application into
the LSSU ATEP for the 2013-2014 academic
year.
The SATA held a pancake breakfast on Saturday February 9th. Menu items included: Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit and
Beverages. This was held as a fund raiser for
the club with a focus on attending the GLATA
Meeting in March. In conjunction with the
pancake breakfast, a raffle and a silent auction
was held.
While attending
the GLATAconference, LSSU
Alumni, Amy
Metiva ‘93, Nicola Gray ‘06,
Karen Miller ‘06
and Ethan Nayback ‘06 catch up
with Joe Susi at
Buca di Beppo’s .
Sarah Ouimette and seven athletic training students headed south to
Traverse City to work the 2013 Special Olympic Winter games again
this year. She was accompanied by Rachel Morairity, Shelby Harvey,
Cassidee Reitzloff, Megan Schatzley, Ryan Peroceschi, and Jenelle
Spires. While there, they visited LSSU Alum Steven McLeod who is
completing his Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University.
The LSSU ATEP continues to be the only ATEP in the state to have
their athletic training students work these winter games.
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Parks and Recreation/Sport and Recreation Management
Outreach Activites
Jessica Allan leading Pathfinder activites for area
Washington School
Deb McPherson’s Recreation for the Elderly class met
with 106 year old (soon to be 107) Jennylee Olesek and
Kay Fegan at the Avery Square to explore the secrets
of successful aging.
Internships
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Donald Bruni (SRM) Marketing Sales Coordinator,
Soo Thunderbirds JR A Hockey, SSM, Ontario
Alexander Feravich (SRM) West Bloomfield Hills
Parks and Recreation
Lisa Ritchie (SRM) John Rodes Community Center,
SSM, Ontario
Brian Cooper,(ES) WMH Worksite Wellness, SSM, MI
Gabrielle Warren (ES) WMH Rehabilitation Center,
SSM, MI
Andrew Miller (AT) WMH Rehabilitation Center,
SSM, MI
Morgan Pollard (AT) Aspirus Fitness, Ontonagan, MI
Glenn Watchorn (AT) Great Lakes Loons A baseball
team, Midland, MI
Jordyn Dracht (PR) Bay City Parks and Recreation
Cassandra Fabbri (PR) YMCA, Seattle, WA
Shelby Harvey (AT) WMH Occupational Health, SSM,
MI
Katia Locke (AT) WMH Occupational Therapy, SSM,
MI
Megan Schatzley (AT) PT clinic, Saginaw, MI
Paul Eberts (AT) WMH Rehabilitation, SSM, MI
Kara Holland (AT) Dynamic PT, Gaylord, MI
Rachel Morairity (AT) International Orthopedic Sports
Medicine, SSM, MI
Bryan Westerberg (PR) Trinidad Lake State Park,
Trinidad, CO
Alumni Update
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Mattie Taylor (AT) ‘12 will be graduating from East
Stroudsberg University with her Master’s Degree and has
secured a paid internship working with women’s field
hockey at Missouri State University.
Jake Neukom (AT) ‘94 has opened Omega Physical Therapy.
Becky Steffler, (SRM) now a member of the National Senior Games.
Jackie Armstrong (ES) is working as a clinical dietician in
California.
Sara Cubr (ES) has received her ACSM certification.
Andrea Cripps (AT) graduated from the University of
Kentucky with a PhD and will begin employment at New
Mexico State as a faculty member.
Congratulations
2013
Graduates
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Exercise Science
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ES students participated in the Relay for Life and were
awarded most laps completed.
ES students tested the LSSU Golf team.
Sarah Schulz, ES senior will be attending the University of
Minnesota studying Occupational Therapy.
Five students (Aaron Eastham, Darin Kanouse, Denise Custard, Rachel Carruthers and Olivia Francis) were selected to
attend a summer workshop series, sponsored by the AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance). The workshop is to learn innovative
techniques for providing exercise to children and adolescents. The EUPISD is hosting the series and invited these 5
students to attend at no cost. They were selected based on
their participation in extracurricular activities and scholastic
achievement.
Maria Blazejewski, ES senior will be playing professional
basketball in Europe.
ES student,
Maggie
Nelson
performs
blood
pressure
testing
during
Sarah
Gallagher’s
workout
Senior Research Projects
Maria Blazejewski, ES
An Investigation of Division II Women’s Basketball Players’ Perception of the Variables Related to Home and Away Competition and Their Readiness to Perform
Brian Cooper, ES
Is There a Correlation Between Vertical and Broad Jump with Skating Speed in Ice
Hockey?
Rachelle Donakowski, ES
Nutritional Knowledge and Practices of NCAA Division II College Athletes
Aaron Eastham, ES
The Validity of Lactate Pro Analyzer as a Measure of Anaerobic Threshold
Michael Goetz, ES
The Relationship Between Flexibility and a Hockey Player’s Skating Speed
Charity Henson, ES
Effects of Aerobic Training versus Anaerobic Training on Vo2 Max Values
Nicholas Jobe, ES
Exercise and Its Relation to Mood
Angela Komar, ES
Late Night Exercise and Its Effects on Sleeping Patterns
Jacob McCaig, ES
The Effects of Cardiac Rehab on Physical Functioning
Sarah Schulz, ES
A Comparison of Cooper 1.5 Mile Performance in Barefoot versus Shod Running
Jordyn Dracht, PR
Female Hunters at LSSU
Cassandra Fabbri, PR
Recreation Opportunities at Burt Lake State Park
Alec Kaeding, PR
User Inventory for Brimley State Park
Nickolas Kosin, PR
Assessing People Living Immediately Adjacent to a Nature Preserve to Determine
Their Frequency and Type of Use.
Nicholas Sawinski, PR
Intrinsic Motivations of Rock Climbers Based on Experience Level
Bryan Westerberg, PR
Causes and Effects of Beech Bark Disease in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Alex Feravich, SRM
Impact of Athletics on Academics
Lisa Ritchie, SRM
Spectator Aggression at Local High School Football Games
Brett Wall, SRM
Comparisons of the Wants and Needs of Both Youth Hockey Players and Their Parents
in a Summer Hockey Camp